The number five may seem a bit excessive, and it is-- heavy, expensive, and incredibly akward on your rack. I very rarely use mine, but when you need it, there is little else that will do! I wouldn't want to haul up an offwidth without being able to push one of these guys up with me.
In general, Camalots are fabulous cams. The flexible, single stem design is great for horizontal or vertical cracks. The expansion range of the cams is further than that on any others (because of the double axle design), and the action is very smooth.
I have no complaints, except maybe the price-- but all cams are too expensive!

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Great cams... Probably the best available on the market. The design has been well thought out and crafted. The price leaves much to be desired though, being the most expensive of all cams. Not the best value, but if your looking for the best of the best here they are.

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The best cam money can buy. Smoothest action of any cam. Solid and easy to place. Expensive, but well worth the money. Do you really want to bargain hunt when it comes to gear that is protecting your life? Just spend the extra $ and buy the best. Buy a whole set.

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Great cams... Probably the best available on the market. The design has been well thought out and crafted. The price leaves much to be desired though, being the most expensive of all cams. Not the best value, but if your looking for the best of the best here they are.

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Fantastic! The design is excellent and because of the dual pivot the action is very smooth and the range is massive. Unfortunatly for the price of one of these I can get two of various other makes. I think they really are worht it though.

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BD cams are the best! Double axle design, wide cam range, what else could you ask for. Almost getting two for one. Especially now with the micro cams. Camalots and Aliens are all you need!!! Some people complain about the extra weight of a double axle design, but they don't figure in needing fewer cams because of the HUGE range camalots give you. Buy camalots.

BD cams are the best! Double axle design, wide cam range, what else could you ask for. Almost getting two for one. Especially now with the micro cams. Camalots and Aliens are all you need!!!

Strong, versatile cams but heavy and not nearly as much cam lob volume as Metrolious Fat Cam. These are worth buying because they are strong and can be used as a chock if the need ever arises.

I have Black Dimond Camelots from #.5 to #4 and I can say they are the "core" of my protection gear. Very stable, durable, relatively light for the range they cover. I even used them on dolomite which is "friendly" only for hexcentrics, and they never popped off. Good investment.

The best camming device money can buy. Period.
Smoothest action of any cam. Smooth as silk. Well made and solid. Cam surfaces are wide for good surface contact. Small sizes are now available as 2-axle Microcamelots (haven't tried them yet). #1 Size is indispensible -- you may want to carry 2!

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